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Turquoise and Gahnite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Gahnite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Turquoise and Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.